ATS-34 used to be the "go to" steel for custom knives, now 154CM is about the same thing and custom knives have become more esoteric.

I don't know that I have heard of Wayne Clay but you should be able to do some google searching and find information. These days custom folding knives are usually fairly expensive, and can be really, really expensive. Spyderco and Benchmade both make very good folding knives for reasonable prices. Before spending a lot on a folding knife I would do a lot of research.

He made me a couple of slip joint folders many years ago. I very much liked the quality, fit, and precision. I'm kind of surprised he is still making knives, he must be fairly old by now.

Both of those went down the road years ago. I only have about a dozen custom knives left out of what used to be quite a large collection.

Otony